Mantic Games is a UK-based tabletop miniatures and board game company known for producing high-quality, affordable models and games. Founded in 2008 by Ronnie Renton, a former Games Workshop executive, Mantic has built a reputation for creating dynamic and accessible alternatives to some of the biggest names in wargaming.
The company is best known for its flagship miniature wargames, including:
- Kings of War – A rank-and-file fantasy wargame featuring mass battles between various factions, serving as an alternative to Warhammer Fantasy Battles.
- Deadzone – A fast-paced skirmish game set in the Warpath sci-fi universe, focusing on small-unit firefights with a unique grid-based movement system.
- Warpath – A large-scale futuristic wargame, providing a counterpart to Warhammer 40K, featuring factions like the Enforcers, Veer-Myn, and Forge Fathers.
- Firefight – A mid-scale sci-fi wargame that bridges the gap between Deadzone and Warpath, offering fluid and tactical gameplay.
- Dungeon Saga – A dungeon-crawling board game reminiscent of classic RPG adventures.
- Hellboy: The Board Game – A cooperative board game based on the Hellboy comic series, bringing characters and lore to life with detailed miniatures.
Mantic Games is known for its use of Kickstarter to fund and expand its projects, engaging directly with its fanbase. Their products are praised for their affordability, modular miniatures, and innovative game mechanics, making them a popular choice for both casual and competitive players in the tabletop gaming community.
